Bull Trout

Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lowman, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$75 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (104 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bull-trout to be notified when sites open up.

Bull Trout Campground sits on the shores of Bull Trout Lake at 6,900 feet elevation, offering excellent fishing for brook and rainbow trout plus non-motorized boating opportunities. The area features numerous trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Great Gray Owls, American Goshawks, Mountain Goats, and Pacific Martens have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Bull Trout: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring a non-motorized boat or kayak for exclusive lake access Sites suitable for self-contained RVs but no hookups available

Skip Bull Trout if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You require camping outside May-October season. You plan to use motorized watercraft.

Best time to visit Bull Trout: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Trap Creek Campground (Stanley, ID), Cape Horn Winter Rental (CHALLIS, ID), Sheep Trail Campground (Stanley, ID), Bonneville (Lowman, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bull Trout

Cell signal at Bull Trout (Lowman, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Lowman, ID, ID★ 4.4 (104 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV85 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites23 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer)✕ You require camping outside May-October season✕ You plan to use motorized watercraft

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

Bring a non-motorized boat or kayak for exclusive lake access

Sites suitable for self-contained RVs but no hookups available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Great Gray Owls, American Goshawks, Mountain Goats, and Pacific Martens have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Location

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208-259-3361· Boise National Forest
Getting there →

From Boise, Idaho, take State Street to Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Take Highway 21 east to milepost 107. Turn left on Forest Road 520. Proceed on dirt road 2 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bull Trout cost per night?+
Bull Trout costs $20–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Bull Trout open?+
Bull Trout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bull Trout have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Bull Trout?+
Bull Trout can accommodate RVs up to 85 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bull Trout?+
Bull Trout is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bull Trout?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bull Trout is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bull Trout open, and what are check-in times?+
Bull Trout is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.4 (104)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Trap Creek Campground

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From $100/night

Cape Horn Winter Rental

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Sheep Trail Campground

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From $150/night

Bonneville

Lowman, ID

From $20/night

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